Gear Leg Nut Torque
Can someone tell me what torque value the 4 landing gear leg bolts should be.When I bought this aircraft (601XLB) one of the 4 nuts was only finger tight.Thanks.See More
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Gear Leg Nut Torque
Posted on July 10, 2019 at 4:40pm 2 Comments 1 Like
Can someone tell me what torque value the 4 landing gear leg bolts should be.
When I bought this aircraft (601XLB) one of the 4 nuts was only finger tight.
Thanks.
Part numbers needed
Posted on June 7, 2019 at 9:57am 1 Comment 1 Like
Flat gasket for Gascolator A10580-T
Brake pads for a Grove 30-1 caliper
Soft filter for carburetor intake on a Lycoming O-235
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